System architects seeking backup power using supercapacitor or other energy sources can now deliver the best combination of highest efficiency and smallest size with the Continua MAX38889 2.5V-to-5.5V, 3A reversible buck/boost regulator from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. The latest addition to Maxim’s Continua family of backup regulators delivers the industry’s tightest output regulation of 2.5 […]
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Wireless charging scheme delivers 300 W over 40 mm
Eggtronic has announced E2WATT, a new AC power technology that will boost the power, efficiency, charging distance, and data transmission capabilities of wireless charging applications. Offering efficiency comparable with the best conventional wired AC adapters, E2WATT provides the foundation for taking future mobile charging designs into new segments including laptops, AV equipment, and even home […]
High-temperature power dc-link Film capacitor targets auto, energy apps
KEMET, part of the YAGEO Group and leading global electronic components supplier, announces its new C4AK high temperature, power film DC-Link capacitor designed for continuous operation up to 1,000 hours at 135℃. The C4AK series joins the C4AU (harsh environment) and C4AQ-P (125°C) family of power DC-Link film capacitors. These series offer higher capacitance density, […]
Noise-suppression chip ferrite beads handle up to 175°C temperatures
Murata has introduced the BLM18KN_EH series of chip ferrite beads for noise suppression in power lines at temperatures up to 175°C. Target automotive applications include engine and transmission electronic control units (ECUs) and turbo motor controllers. The components also meet AEC-Q200 qualification requirements. The new line is available in a 0603 size with dimensions of 1.6 mm […]
Multi-chemistry battery chargers designed for energy storage apps
Applied Power Systems (APS) is offering its latest three-phase industrial battery charger, the SmartCharger Series intelligent multi-chemistry battery chargers. The BC6837 SmartCharger Series intelligent multi-chemistry battery chargers are designed for energy storage applications with a wide range of battery voltages and power levels. Features include High efficiency, high-frequency chargers; For EV, Marine, Transit, Backup, or […]
Automotive-grade 650-V GaN transistors handle 60 A
GaN Systems announced the expansion of its family of automotive-grade 650V transistors. The GS-065-060-5-B-A is a 60A, bottom-side cooled transistor developed for demanding high-power electric vehicle applications such as onboard chargers, traction inverters, and DC-DC converters. The high-frequency properties of GaN combined with GaN Systems’ proprietary Island Technology layout, and GaNPX packaging provides the high power, low […]
Miniature low-ohm shunt resistors handle 10 W
ROHM Semiconductor announced the development of the GMR320 series of shunt resistors featuring a rated power of 10W, the largest in the high-power, low-ohmic GMR lineup designed for high-power applications in the automotive, industrial equipment, and home appliance sectors. Recent years have seen an increasing demand in the automotive and industrial fields for higher power applications that consume less power. […]
Automotive power modules based on SiC MOSFETs
Infineon Technologies AG introduced a new automotive power module with CoolSiC MOSFET technology. At this year’s virtual PCIM trade show, Infineon will present the new HybridPACK Drive CoolSiC, a full-bridge module with 1200 V blocking voltage optimized for traction inverters in electric vehicles (EV). The power module is based on the automotive CoolSiC trench MOSFET […]
Compact gate drivers integrate a two-level slew rate control
The highest efficiency is a key requirement for today’s power electronics. Therefore, Infineon Technologies AG introduces its latest isolated EiceDRIVER 2L-SRC Compact (1ED32xx) gate driver family in a compact form factor. The gate driver family comes in an 8 mm wide-body package to ensure easy design-in and integrates a two-level slew rate control, which significantly […]
SiC 1.2-kV MOSFET power modules target high-power-density apps
Infineon Technologies AG has upgraded the EasyDUAL CoolSiC MOSFET modules with a new aluminum nitride (AIN) ceramic. The devices come in a half-bridge configuration with an on-state resistance (RDS(on)) of 11 mΩ in an EasyDUAL 1B package and 6 mΩ in an EasyDUAL 2B package. With high-performance ceramic, the 1200 V devices are suitable for […]